AGRICULTURAL CROPS
PRODUCTION NCII
Trainer: Rommel D. Corpuz, RFP
MR. ROMMEL D. CORPUZ, RFP.
Accredited Trainer:
❑Agricultural Crops Production NC II & III
❑Agroentrepreneurship NC II & III
❑Organic Agricultural Production NC II
Accredited Competency Assessor:
❑Agroentrepreneurship NC II
❑Organic Agricultural Production NC II
❑Agricultural Crops Production NC III
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NCII
Sector: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sector
The AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC II
course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and desirable
attitudes of performing nursery operations, planting crops, caring
and maintaining crops and carrying-out harvest and post harvest
operations.
It also includes competencies in workplace communication,
teamwork, safety in the use of hand tools and equipment,
housekeeping and processing of farm wastes.
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NCII
List of Competencies
BASIC COMPETENCIES
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
Participate in workplace Participating in workplace
1 400311210
communication communication
2 Work in team environment Working in team environment 400311211
Solve/address general Solving/addressing general
3 400311212
workplace problems workplace problems
Develop career and life Developing career and life
4 400311213
decisions decisions
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NCII
List of Competencies
BASIC COMPETENCIES
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
Contribute to workplace Contributing to workplace
5 400311214
innovation innovation
6 Present relevant information Presenting relevant information 400311215
Practice occupational safety Practicing occupational safety
7 and health policies and and health policies and 400311216
procedures procedures
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NCII
List of Competencies
BASIC COMPETENCIES
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
Exercise efficient and effective Exercising efficient and
8 sustainable practices in the effective sustainable practices 400311217
workplace in the Workplace
Practice entrepreneurial skills Practicing entrepreneurial
9 400311218
in the workplace skills in the workplace
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NCII
List of Competencies
COMMON COMPETENCIES
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
Apply safety measures in farm Applying safety measures in
1 AFF 321201
operations farm operations
2 Use farm tools and equipment Using farm tools and equipment AFF 321202
Perform estimation and basic Performing estimation and basic
3 AFF 321203
calculation calculation
4 Process farm waste Processing farm waste AFF 321204
5 Perform record keeping Performing record keeping AFF 321205
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NCII
List of Competencies
CORE COMPETENCIES
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
1 Perform nursery operations Performing nursery operations AFF 610301
2 Plant crops Planting crops AFF 610302
3 Care and maintain crops Caring and maintaining crops AFF 610303
Carry-out harvest and Carrying-out harvest and
4 AFF 610304
postharvest Operations postharvest Operations
INTRODUCTION…
The Philippines has a total plant area
for vegetables of around 675,726 hectares
(ha) in its three major islands, a total
production of 5.58 metric tons (MT) and
average yield of 8.26 t/ha (Philippine
Statistics Authority).
INTRODUCTION…
Its industry is a significant contributor to
the economy which contributes 4.1% of the share
of agriculture to the Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) of the country. Also, it is an important
source of livelihood and food source of Filipino
households and farmers (Department of
Agriculture, 2022).
INTRODUCTION…
Problems in the Industry
Vegetable production in the country is mired by high
incidence of pests and diseases, poor access to modern
varieties and production inputs, inadequate farmer skills, and
inefficient marketing and distribution losses which
contributes to overall production losses. These constraints
result in low yield and quality, and expensive production
inputs resulting in high prices of vegetables.
INTRODUCTION…
Problems in the Industry
Moreover, due to concerns on health and
environmental pollutants that can affect the vegetable
industry and absence of an available monitoring system
for food safety, Filipinos are not assured if available
vegetables in the market are safe for human
consumption.
INTRODUCTION…
Problems in the Industry
Considering that vegetables are important
sources of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and
proteins, and are part of the food basket of
Filipinos, these are serious challenges to food
security and safety.
AGRICULTURE:
❑ is a late Middle English word from
the Latin word agricultūra
originating from the root words ager
meaning “field”, and cultūra
meaning “cultivation or
growing”.
AGRICULTURE:
❑ simply, it is the domestication of plants
and animals for human consumption
❑ the management or cultivation of plants
and the raising of animals for food and
other needs.
AGRICULTURE:
Crop production
❑ the art and science of producing plants
which are useful or beneficial directly or
indirectly, raw or processed
AGRICULTURE:
Crop production
❑ aimed at increasing productivity and quality
of the products in order to maximize
monetary returns but at the same time
minimize the negative effects on the
environment.
AGRICULTURE:
Crop Science
❑ the science that deals with the study of
the principles and practices in crop
production
What is Agricultural Crops Production?
RELEVANCE OF ACP
According to the FAO, about 40% of
Filipino workers in the agriculture sector
contribute an average of 20% to the
country’s GDP.
What is Agricultural Crops Production?
RELEVANCE OF ACP
In their 2020 report on food security and
nutrition, nearly 690 million people in the world
are hungry, equating to 8.9% of the world
population. Additionally, most of the
undernourished (381 million) are found in Asia.
What is Agricultural Crops Production?
RELEVANCE OF ACP
Agriculture includes forestry, crop
production, livestock farming and
aquaculture cultivation. Crops are essential
in the demand for domestic food consumption
and the commercial export industry.
What is Agricultural Crops Production?
Relevance of ACP
In recent years, backyard farming to
raise plants, specifically vegetables and fruits,
is commonplace in households to sustain a
steady food supply (Sanchez, 2020).
What is Agricultural Crops Production?
Relevance of ACP
ACP remains to be relevant because it
continues to play an important role in the
Philippine economy as well as providing jobs for
the population. Crop production will continue
to provide food and supplies, feed and cash crops
alike, marketable harvests, raw materials, and
food security.
Qualities of a Farm Worker
In practicing the essential skills needed
for crop production, it would help if you have
access to a demonstration farm with nursery
area, field plots, and working sheds.
Qualities of a Farm Worker
Before the hands-on practice of performing various
agricultural crop operations, you will learn many of the
skills, including the following:
▪ Participating in workplace communication ▪ Using farm tools and equipment
▪ Working in a team environment ▪ Performing estimation and
▪ Practicing career professionalism and calculations
occupational health and safety procedures ▪ Processing farm wastes
▪ Applying safety measures in farm ▪ Performing record keeping.
operations
ACP as a Production System
The World Bank (2020) reports that vibrant
agriculture is the key to transform Philippine
agriculture into a “dynamic, high-growth sector”
to speed up recovery, poverty reduction, and inclusive
growth.
“food-secure and resilient Philippines with prosperous
farmers and fisherfolk” – William Dar
ACP as a Production System
Most of the agricultural crops in the
Philippines are rice, corn, coconut,
sugarcane, pineapples, mangoes,
bananas, tobacco, and abaca. Various
crops such as onion, garlic, eggplant,
tomato, rubber, and calamansi are also
agricultural crops in the Philippines.
Types of
Agricultural
Operations
Types of Agricultural Operations
Forestry –include everything in the operations of tree
farms, forest nurseries, and activities such as reforestation
and gathering of forest products.
Crop production – include all establishments such as
farms, orchards, greenhouses, and nurseries in the production
of crops, plants, vines, and trees as well as production of
mushrooms, flowers, vegetables seeds, and hydroponics.
Types of Agricultural Operations
Livestock farming – include everything in
keeping, grazing, and feeding of livestock animals.
Aquaculture – include everything engaged in
fish production including shellfish in a controlled
space (Inland and Marine).
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act (RA) 7900, also known as
the High Value Crops Development Act,
was established in 1995 to promote the
production, processing, marketing, and
distribution of high-value crops. The act also
provides funding for these activities.
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act 10068, also known as the
Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, is a
law that promotes organic agriculture in the
Philippines. It was signed into law on April 6,
2010. An Act providing for the development
and promotion of organic agriculture in the
Philippines and for other purposes.
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act (RA) 11511 amended
Section 12 of Republic Act 10068, also
known as the "Organic Agriculture Act
of 2010"; essentially, RA 11511 updated the
existing Organic Agriculture Act to include
provisions for better support and recognition of
small-scale organic farmers in the Philippines.
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act No. 8435, also known as the
Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Act (AFMA) of 1997, is
a law that aims to modernize the agriculture
and fisheries sectors in the Philippines. The
law was passed on December 22, 1997.
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act 10601, also known as the
Agricultural and Fisheries
Mechanization (AFMech) Law, is a law
that promotes the use of modern agricultural
and fisheries machinery and equipment. The
law was approved on June 5, 2013.
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act 8550, also known as the
Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998,
is a law that manages and protects the
Philippines' fisheries and aquatic
resources. The law was passed in
February 1998.
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act (RA) 8550, also known as the
Philippine Fisheries Code, was primarily
amended by Republic Act 10654 which aimed
to deter and eliminate illegal, unreported, and
unregulated fishing (IUU fishing) by introducing
stricter penalties and improved monitoring
systems; essentially amending various sections of
the original Fisheries Code.
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act (RA) 8550, also known as the
Philippine Fisheries Code, was primarily
amended by Republic Act 10654 which aimed
to deter and eliminate illegal, unreported, and
unregulated fishing (IUU fishing) by introducing
stricter penalties and improved monitoring
systems; essentially amending various sections of
the original Fisheries Code.
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act 7607, also known as
the Magna Carta of Small
Farmers, is a Philippine law that aims
to empower small farmers and improve
agricultural productivity. The law was
passed on June 3, 1992.
Agricultural Laws in the Philippines
❑ Republic Act No. 10816 also known
as Farm Tourism Development Act
of 2016 an act providing for the
Development and Promotion of Farm
Tourism in the Philippines.
Challenges and Opportunities in ACP
❑ Agriculture remains to be a source of
employment for many Filipinos around the
country. Furthermore, it suggested that there is a
low labor productivity in agriculture
due to the limited diversification of
traditional crops such as rice, corn, and
coconut – lagging behind in total
productivity, compared to other ASEAN
countries.
Challenges and Opportunities in ACP
❑ Natural disasters and climate change also pose a
great challenge which threaten agricultural yield by
a large, extraordinary impact.
❑ In the World Risk Report (2019), the Philippines
ranked 9th out of 180 countries – indicating the
country’s high risk of disaster, natural and man-
made, as well as the country’s ability to adapt,
respond, and prepare in such conditions.
Challenges and Opportunities in ACP
A person who has achieved the
Agricultural Crops Production NC
II Qualification can become either
of the following:
❑ Farmer/Grower -
operates establishments
which produce crops and
other agricultural outputs.
Challenges and Opportunities in ACP
❑ Farm worker - hired
worker in the farm
employed for specific on-
farm jobs (e.g. fruit picking)
❑ Nursery operator -
farm worker primarily
assigned in nursery farm
operations
Challenges and Opportunities in ACP
❑ Farm aide - assists farm
workers in various
agricultural activities
❑ Farm caretaker -
maintains farm property
and guards’ equipment,
crops, and other farm
essentials
Phases of Agricultural Crops Production
❑ Land Preparation
❑ Seeding/planting
❑ Nursery Operations
❑ Care and Maintenance
❑ Harvesting
❑ Post-Harvest
Phases of Agricultural Crops Production
❑ LAND PREPARATION covers everything from clearing
operations to tillage operations such as plowing,
harrowing, leveling, furrowing, and other tilling
procedures for the crop to be planted.
❑ It will also include conducting field layout depending on
the recommended planting system and the crops that will
be planted.
❑ Digging holes is also an essential element in preparing the
land before the actual seeding and transplanting input.
Phases of Agricultural Crops Production
❑ SEEDING AND PLANTING covers direct seeding and
transplanting seedlings according to recommended
rate, distance, and depth.
❑ Everything that you need to learn from Occupational
Safety and Health standards (OSHS) and Good
Agricultural Practices (GAP) in proper handling of
seedlings as well as the seeding and planting proper will be
tackled as we progress through the modules.
Phases of Agricultural Crops Production
❑ NURSERY OPERATIONS include everything in performing
nursery operations such as establishing the nursery shed,
preparation of planting materials and growing media,
as well as handling nursery tools and equipment.
❑ Maintenance of the nursery facilities and necessary repair
and safety measures to be observed inside the nursery.
❑ Essential skills: preparation of germinated seedlings
or asexually produced planting materials and
transplanting them.
Phases of Agricultural Crops Production
❑ CARE AND MAINTENANCE - applying pest control
measures, applying fertilizers, weeding and watering crops.
❑ The appropriate tools and materials needed in controlling pests
and fertilizer application methods are covered while observing
GAP and OHS procedures.
❑ Physical growth-enhancing practices such as pruning,
cultivation practices, rejuvenating activities, growth
training techniques, and mulching are also covered under
care and maintenance.
Phases of Agricultural Crops Production
❑ HARVEST OPERATIONS include pre-
harvest and harvest operations.
❑ Pre-harvest - determining crop maturity, crop
history and preparing records and harvesting
tools.
❑ Harvesting - manual and mechanical methods
for vegetables, fruit crops, and field crops.
Phases of Agricultural Crops Production
❑ POSTHARVEST OPERATIONS for vegetables
and field crops are also different and covered. It
will include cleaning, sorting, grading,
drying, packaging, and different
storage practices depending on the
type of crop. It also includes monitoring
and assessing damages in crops.
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